What is the safest maximum ambient temperature for an iMac to be stored in?

I am packing my belongings away for a few months while I travel and my computer will be in a storage (non-climate-controlled) container in Texas Jan-May. Average outside temps in May are 81 degrees. I'm worried about my iMac being damaged by being packed in a hot container. I know that the safest level for it to operate is something like 95 degrees, but it won't be used during that time. Anyone know the safe non-operating level?

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